We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Solicitor/ Legal Executive (CILEX) to join our central team at the Woolwich office.

It is a Full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for running a mixed caseload consisting of private law and financial cases; the role will include:

  • Building own caseload under supervision
  • Representing clients at court on hearings
  • Preparing your clients’ cases from initial instruction all the way through to conclusion of the case.
  • Ensuring in the case of legally aided clients that your files have the correct evidence of means and completed LAA forms to enable recover of case fees from the LAA
  • Ensuring that in the case of legally aided certificated cases that your legal aid certificates cover the work type, including having correct scopes and adequate cost limitations.
  • Ensuring that any private client cases have adequate payments on account
  • Ensuring cases are billed/passed to civil billing team  promptly at conclusion of cases
  • Conducting own advocacy  where appropriate

About you:

  • Lawyer with 1-3 years PQE
  • Excellent communication skills
  • IT proficiency
  • Ability to build and manage a caseload with supervision
  • Demonstrates a pragmatic, professional and positive approach
  • Have a passion for publicly funded work
  • Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team
  • Excellent client and team building skills
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure
  • Maintaining accurate time recording procedures

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or CILEX-qualified Fee Earners.

The salary for this position is £35,000.00 – £45,000.00 depending on experience.

Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk

(Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to all candidates or provide feedback on your application, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the application deadline then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.)